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Tervelt Family History

Tervelt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Terrell, Terrel, Trent, Marvel, Turkel, Mergel, Ernest, Herbert

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Where is the Tervelt family from?

You can see how Tervelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tervelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tervelt families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tervelt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tervelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tervelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Tervelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tervelt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Tervelt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Tervelt. For the veterans among your Tervelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tervelt lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Tervelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tervelt in 1974 was 82, and 87 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tervelt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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